West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in “rebuilding lives through education”, developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities.

Term Time Only (39 weeks) £13,102.73 (actual salary) or £14,602.73 (actual salary) if you hold an NVQ in Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent

Monday-Friday 08.30am-15.30pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)

“A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education”

“The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent…”

“Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!”

“The students at West Heath School have so much to offer and as a Teaching Assistant, you learn lots...”

You will be supporting students with their academic, personal and social development. This role is demanding and challenging, but very rewarding. As a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School work towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood. Applicants must be prepared to work in the school environment and occasionally at external locations when required (such as therapeutic farms etc.).

Key Requirements

Proactive, creative and innovative

Emotionally robust and resilient

Ability and willingness to drive is essential

Flexible and adaptable

Autonomous thinker

Good level of English and Maths

Experience and working in SEN school preferred by not essential

Benefits

Free lunch and refreshments as well as free parking onsite

NVQ Training up to level 3, along with regular mentoring and coaching

Regular training from internal and external experts

Eye care

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Discounted venue hire for parties/weddings

To apply or to find out more about our school, please visit our website via the button below where you will find an application form in ‘Current Vacancies’ under the ‘About Us’ section. Working at West Heath School involves clo

Closing Date: 04/05/2018 at 12:00

Interviews: ongoing

Information about the school

“Rebuilding lives through education”

OFSTED outstanding March 2017

West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in “rebuilding lives through education”, developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities.

Term Time Only (39 Weeks)

Monday – Friday 08.30am – 15. 30pm ( 30 minute unpaid lunch break)

“A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education”

“The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent…”

“Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!”

“The students at West Heath School have so much to offer and as a Teaching Assistant, you learn lots...” difficulties.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.